Squire (Protector of the Small, #3)

by Tamora Pierce

Lord Raoul asked me to tell you that if you get yourself killed, he will never speak to you again.” “So helpful,” Kel replied.

“The last fall I got from any man was from him, ten years ago.” “You’ve beaten him since?” Kel asked, thinking he might share his secret. “Mithros, no—I just don’t joust with him anymore. I have my pride,” Raoul said.